In short: Image to Text uses OCR to read the text in photos, screenshots and scanned documents in 15 languages, so you can copy, edit or download it.
Processed locally in your browser
Your files and text are handled entirely on your device using your browser. They are never uploaded to our servers.
Your image is processed on your device. Only the OCR engine and language data are downloaded once.
How to use Image to Text (OCR)
3 quick steps. Most people are done in under a minute.
- 1
Upload or paste an image with text.
- 2
Pick the language(s) in the image.
- 3
Edit, copy or download the extracted text.
Image to Text (OCR) features
- Works with screenshots, photos and scans
- 15 languages, including Arabic, Urdu, Hindi and Chinese
- Editable result with copy and .txt download
- Confidence score so you know how accurate it is
When to use Image to Text (OCR)
- Copy text from a screenshot or slide
- Digitize printed documents and receipts
- Grab text from images you can’t select
About this tool
Copy text out of any image. Optical character recognition (OCR) reads text from screenshots, photos of documents, receipts and scanned pages in 15 languages, and lets you edit, copy or download the result. Images are processed on your device.
Image to Text (OCR) FAQ
How do I extract text from an image?
Upload or paste the image, choose the language, click “Extract text”, then copy or download the result.
How accurate is OCR?
Clear, high-contrast images of printed text usually come out almost perfect. Handwriting, low light, blur and decorative fonts reduce accuracy. Review the text before using it.
Is my image uploaded?
No. Text recognition runs in your browser. Only the recognition engine and language data are downloaded once from a public CDN.